The Santos forward has been continually linked with a move to the Liga leaders and Edmilson, who played for Barca from 2004-08, thinks that Neymar can achieve similar accolades to his compatriot should he make the switch.

"Neymar hasa character likeRonnie, he plays footballvery cheerful,veryfun, veryspontaneous and with this commitmentfrom Leo [Messi] to beatrecordsevery season, they can do great things together," he told La Xarxa.

"He is focused and uncomplicated, so the fans will love him."

Edmilson also is of the opinion that the 21-year-old has achieved everything possible in his homeland and thinks that a move to Europe should be imminent.

"In Brazil he hasalready done it all, he does not have anychallengesleft in Brazil. He should go to Barcaand he will perform greatly," Edmilson explained.

The 36-year-old also reserved a word of praise for Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho following Tuesday night’s Champions League semifinal exit at the hands of Borussia Dortmund.

"Mourinhospeaks the truthinthe press conferences, things that many people want tocover,” Edmilson stated. "He is very direct, open and honest about his team."